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Colleges / Alabama State University

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate98%
Acceptance Rate98%

About Alabama State University

Welcome to Alabama State University (ASU), a vibrant institution bursting with Southern charm and a rich history. Founded in 1867, ASU is a world-class historically Black university in Montgomery, Alabama. Its strong academic programs emphasize liberal arts, fine arts, business, and technology, inspiring the next generation of leaders. With over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs, ASU is a buzzing hive of intellectual curiosity and learning. The campus culture is warm, inclusive, and buzzing with life, from exciting Hornets' sports games to diverse social events and clubs. ASU students embody a spirit of resilience, innovation, and community, making a difference in the world.

Did You Know? 

Alabama State University has a significant role in the history of American civil rights. It served as a key meeting place and organizational center for many of the activists involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955-56, a seminal event in the civil rights movement. The boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, was a powerful demonstration of African American resistance to segregation, and it propelled Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence.

Alabama State University is a public, state institution in the city of Montgomery, Alabama. Alabama State University was founded in 1867. The college currently enrolls around 3,964 students per year, including 3,499 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Alabama State University

It is not difficult to get into Alabama State University. Alabama State University admitted 98% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 5,767 out of 5,889 total applicants were accepted.

Alabama State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.0
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 14%

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Alabama State University is locatedin the city of Montgomery, Alabama,.

If you would like to see Alabama State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Montgomery, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dannelly Field.

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College Info

915 South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

Campus Setting: Urban

Alabama State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jul 31

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 31

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Alabama State University is Jul 31.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Alabama State University is Jul 31.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Alabama State University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

15 - 20

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

20 and Above

Good

15 to 20

Avg

15 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Alabama State University is 18. Students with an ACT score of 20 and above have a good chance of getting into Alabama State University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 15 and 20 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 15 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Alabama State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

854 - 1046

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Math SAT Range

397 - 516

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Reading SAT Range

442 - 534

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1046 and Above

Good

854 to 1046

Avg

854 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Alabama State University students is 954. Applicants with SAT scores of 1046 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Alabama State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 854 to 1046 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 854 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Alabama State University.

Alabama State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$18,718

In State

$27,046

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,328
$16,656
Fees
$2,740
$2,740
Housing
$6,050
$6,050
Books
$1,600
$1,600

Student Life

Wondering what life at Alabama State University is like? There are approximately 3,964 students enrolled at Alabama State University, including 3,499 undergraduate students and 465 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 64% percent are from AL and 36% percent of students are from other states.

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

64%

In State

36%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,964

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

98%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,068

Out-of-State

$19,396

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 31
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